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Wichita per capita income not moving in a good direction
Read more: Wichita per capita income not moving in a good directionDespite its problematic nature, per capita income in Wichita is used as a benchmark for the economy. It’s not moving in the right direction. As Wichita plans its future, leaders need to recognize and understand its recent history.
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WichitaLiberty.TV: Alternatives to raising taxes, how to become involved in politics, and bad behavior by elected officials
Read more: WichitaLiberty.TV: Alternatives to raising taxes, how to become involved in politics, and bad behavior by elected officialsWichita voters tell pollsters that they prefer alternatives to raising taxes. Then, how can you get involved in politics? A deadline is approaching soon. Finally, some examples of why we need to elect better people to office.
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Wichita, again, fails at government transparency
Read more: Wichita, again, fails at government transparencyAt a time when Wichita city hall needs to cultivate the trust of citizens, another incident illustrates the entrenched attitude of the city towards its citizens. Despite the proclamations of the mayor and manager, the city needs a change of attitude towards government transparency and citizens’ right to know.
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Wichita local government jobs grow, but slower growth seen in private sector jobs
Read more: Wichita local government jobs grow, but slower growth seen in private sector jobsCompared to peer cities, Wichita performs well in growth of local government jobs, but poorly in creating private sector jobs.
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Missing from Wichita’s white papers: China
Read more: Missing from Wichita’s white papers: ChinaJust six months after the mayor’s trip to China, the possibility of Chinese investors in Wichita’s projects like a new water source, water and sewer improvements, libraries, and convention center seems to be forgotten.
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Kansas economy has been lagging for some time
Read more: Kansas economy has been lagging for some timeCritics of tax reform in Kansas point to recent substandard performance of the state’s economy. The recent trend, however, is much the same as the past.
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In Wichita, capitalism doesn’t work, until it works
Read more: In Wichita, capitalism doesn’t work, until it worksAttitudes of Wichita government leaders towards capitalism reveal a lack of understanding. Is only a government-owned hotel able to make capital improvements?
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Questions for the next Wichita city attorney: Number 2
Read more: Questions for the next Wichita city attorney: Number 2Will Wichita’s next city attorney continue to obstruct government transparency or be an advocate for citizens’ right to know?
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To fund government, Wichitans prefer alternatives to raising taxes
Read more: To fund government, Wichitans prefer alternatives to raising taxesWichita voters prefer adjusting spending, becoming more efficient, using public-private partnerships, and privatization to raising taxes.
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Voice for Liberty Radio: Todd Tiahrt
Read more: Voice for Liberty Radio: Todd TiahrtFormer United States Representative Todd Tiahrt spoke to the Wichita Pachyderm Club on Friday May 16, 2014.
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Debunking CBPP on tax reform and school funding — Part 4
Read more: Debunking CBPP on tax reform and school funding — Part 4States that spend less, tax less — and grow more, writes Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute.